The cost of money lies
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Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.

Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
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The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.

Stock Market: Is an A.I. crash possible?

Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off. 

Woman-owned Oakland business talks flowers & love
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The Love Stop Flower Shop, a woman-owned Oakland business that’s been spreading joy for 28 years. From heartfelt bouquets to custom arrangements for life’s special moments, Rosa and her daughter Alondra bring creativity, care, and family tradition to every bloom.

Britney Spears sells music catalog

We don’t know how much Britney Spears sold her music catalog for, but some are calling it a “landmark” deal. Here’s what other iconic music catalogs have cashed in.

Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know

The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.